Consider the following statements:
In the post-73rd Amendment era, there has to be decentralization of
- decision-making powers
- system as a whole
- judicial powers
- administrative powers
Which of the above statements are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 mandates decentralization of decision-making powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) for local self-governance.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The Amendment requires decentralization of the system as a whole, transferring functions, funds, and functionaries to PRIs under the three-tier structure.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Judicial powers are not decentralized to PRIs; the judiciary remains under the domain of the State and Union as per the Constitution.
✅ Statement 4 – Correct: Administrative powers related to the 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule are to be decentralized to PRIs for local administration.
Question 1 of 2 73rd Constitutional Amendment
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